Bandai Namco has outlined a set of major adjustments planned for Code Vein II across multiple patches scheduled between late February and March 2026. These updates focus primarily on performance stability, combat responsiveness, and general gameplay feel.
In addition to technical and balance improvements, the development team is preparing new character customization options and a range of additional fixes. Specific release dates and final details will be shared at a later time.
Patch Notes
Stability Improvements
- Reduce processing load during combat to improve framerates
- Prioritized improvements for boss battles
- Adjust processing load during field exploration to reduce stuttering and lag
- Perform general processing load adjustments to reduce temporary framerate drops
- Improve framerates when using Prioritize Action mode on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Action Balance Adjustments
- Improve responsiveness of player Evasion and Guarding
- Adjust Evasion performance for higher effectiveness
- Adjust game feel for certain player attack actions
- Includes controls and feedback tuning
- Implement additional balance adjustments, including changes to enemy behaviors
Character Customization Additions
- Add Bangs (Front Hair) accessory
Other Updates
- Implement various other adjustments and bug fixes
Code Vein II is a post-apocalyptic action role-playing game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows. The game launched on January 29, 2026, for consoles, with the PC version following on January 30, 2026.
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